Chapter 30

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It's been a year since Lilia's coma and ten months since I graduated from high school. Eugenia has been buried and Caleb has been given thirty-two years of jail time.

I got into UCLA to study architecture, Sawyer is studying law and Amira, Accounting. Ever since Lilia's coma we've gotten incredibly close. Sawyer and Amira got into UCLA so they could keep an eye on me. I don't blame them for making this decision because Lilia's condition has made me reckless and cold to outsiders.

I read poetry now and I've gotten accustomed to Naheemah Raji's poems because they were Lilia's favourite. I read it to her every day I go visiting and Sawyer and Amira come visiting too. We try to hope that she would wake every time we go but get disappointed when the day goes by.

I had Lilia moved to Los Angeles since we're schooling here. She is in one of the best hospitals and has her own room which we and few workers have access to in order to keep her safe.

I go to Lilia's house sometimes and lie on her bed to feel her warmth and scent. I lie there thinking of the memories we had and the pains she felt while growing. I know I said it before but its been particularly hard and empty without her. My dad got the news months ago and has been overprotective of me. I'm sure he put up Amira and Sawyer in keeping tabs on me to ensure I don't make rash and careless decisions.

The doctors told me to wait but I don't know how long. They said there's a possibility she might not wake but we choose to be optimistic. Amira has gotten serious with her religion and she covers her head every day, praying five times a day for Lilia's recovery. I and Sawyer on the other hand go to the priest frequently to pray for Lilia.

I don't smoke anymore because Lilia doesn't like it. It took me months to finally accept that I don't need it and moved on. I've found ways to cope with my anger and my dad made me see a therapist to explain how I'm hurting. I don't think I need it though but here I am, pouring out my mind to a shrink.

"I'm happy you've come to terms with the fact that you hurting Kyle," Dr Olson said. Yes my therapist is a woman and she's quite cool, she even led me to Christ. I've been having these sessions for six months now, she tells me to have faith and keep my hope alive about Lilia. I often deny the fact that I'm hurting but now I confessed it to her.

"Yeah."

"So what made you tell the truth about how you've been feeling?"

I shrugged. "I guess it's because I'm tired of lying and pretending that I'm not hurt about the incident."

"Look Kyle I know a million thoughts will be going on in your head. You would blame yourself for her state and wish you could have done something to prevent it but there's nothing you could have done."

"I could have done something. I never knew it was Raven that night, I was so messed up. I can't forgive myself, she died because of me. I should have known it was Caleb, I shouldn't have gotten drunk that night, I shouldn't have put Lilia and everyone in the middle of all these. I mean Eugenia died, it was all my fault."

"How could you had know it was Caleb's intention to ruin you that night? Yes, it was terrible of you to rape a girl whether you knew it was Raven or not but you are not to be blamed for Raven's decision to take drugs and overdose on it. You can't be responsible for people's poor decisions about life. You can only be responsible for yours."

I nodded. "I just can't get off this guilt, my chest hurts every day. I mean what if Lilia wakes up and hates me because of Raven, I messed up."

Dr Olson smiled. "She loves you Kyle, you have to forget the past and embrace the better you have started to become, besides you did say you've apologized to God. He has forgiven you so forgive yourself."

"I know but I just don't feel it, how can He forgive me so easily?"

"Because of Jesus, Kyle. He died on the cross so your sins; Past, present and future might be forgiven, you're born again now so all you have to do is receive his forgiveness. Quit worrying about Lilia. I already told you she's healed, forget about what the doctors say, just focus on the healing Christ already made available on the cross, okay?"

I nodded. "I just really miss her. I wish she was here and not on a hospital bed with life support." I could feel myself getting angry.

"Calm down Kyle anger isn't going to solve this. Look, it's your birthday today and I'm going to let you spend it with your friends so you can go now."

"It's fine, it's not like I have anywhere to go to. We can finish the session."

She wanted to say something but stopped when my phone rang.

Ring, ring, ring, -

"Ain't you going to take that?" She asked, pointing to my phone.

"No."

"Answer it, it might be important."

I rolled my eyes and sighed reaching into my pocket to bring out the phone.

"It's from the hospital," I looked at her nervously.

She gestured for me to answer it.

I gulped and put the phone to my ear.

"Hello?"

"Hello, am I speaking to Kyle Rogers?" A man said from the other side.

"Yes I said."

"This is doctor Ray from California Hospital Medical Center and I'm happy to inform you that the patient you left in our care has woken up."

What?! I can't believe it, I think my ears are failing me. "I'm s-orry ca-n you repe-at what yo-u jus-just said." I stuttered.

He chuckled. "I said that the patient you left in our care, Lilia Miller has woken from coma."

"Oh my god!" I shouted, my sudden outburst startled Mrs Olson. "Are you serious?! When did it happen?"

"An hour ago. Please make haste she's demanding for you."

"Sure, sure I'm on my way!" I said with ecstasy.

"I told you so!" Dr Olson said.

I drove like a maniac to the hospital and saw the doctor from afar in front of Lilia's room. I walked up to him grinning like a child.

He stretched his hand and I shook it. "Hello, I'm doctor Ray we talked on the phone."

"Yeah," I said still smiling. "Is she?"

"Yeah she's awake but be careful she's still trying to process her surroundings. Don't bombard her with stuff."

I nodded like a lizard "Sure sure I know. Can I see her?"

"Yes, yes." He said, moving aside for me to enter. I smiled at him before walking into the room.

I'm nervous, I don't know what to say, I don't know how to greet her. I don't know if she's forgotten me. I don't-

"Kyle?" A voice I've been longing to hear said softly.

I walked hurriedly to her bed with a smile plastered on my face. It's true, she's awake. It's Lilia, I hope this isn't a dream.

"Lilia?" I said not believing my eyes. The pipes have been removed and she has a weak smile on her pale face.

"Kyle." She said again as she reached out her hand. I grasped it in my hold not believing this miracle. I kissed the back of her palm deeply as a tear rolled down my eye. I shouldn't cry, it won't help.

I sniffed and wiped it away quickly leaning to kiss her forehead. "It's really you," I said.

She nodded. "They said I've been out for a year."

I nodded. "Yes, yes."

We stared at each other smiling. "I thought I was going to lose you. I couldn't bear it." I admitted.

"I'm here now. That's all that matters."

"I called Amira and Sawyer, they're on their way."

She smiled. "We all missed you," I said.

"I thought I was going to die Kyle."

"Well you didn't, you're fine now and I'm going to protect you," I said. Once again kissing the back of her hand.

We stared in silence till a loud bang was heard.

"Besttttt friennnnd!" Amira yelled running towards us.

"Geez Amira you're gonna scare her back to sleep," Sawyer said while walking behind Amira.

"Lilia I missed you," She said with teary eyes engulfing Lilia in a hug.

Sawyer came to her bedside and smiled. "It's good to have you back."

"Aww come to me," Her arms stretched wide for Sawyer to hug her.

"We missed you girl," Sawyer said ruffling her hair.

"I missed you guys too. I can't believe I was on life support for a whole year," She said sadly.

I squeezed her hand. "It's fine Lia. "You're here now, we can make up for the year you missed. This is the best birthday present," I looked to the ceiling, "Thank you God."

Lilia looked at me confused.

"Oh yeah, I'm a Christian now." I smiled.

She smiled back. "That's good. I can't wait to get well soon so we can all hang out."

"Sure, we can't wait too." Amira smiled nudging her playfully.

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It's been three months and Lilia has been discharged weeks ago. Everything looks good. She's trying to adjust and get her life back while planning for college.

Right now we're in the car and Lilia is blindfolded. She has no idea where I'm taking her to because it's a surprise.

"Kyle where are we going to, you've been driving for hours."

I chuckled. "Lilia it's been a few minutes." I corrected.

"Really? Well still-"

I interrupted her. "Lilia patience, we'll soon be there."

She groaned dramatically.

We drove for some minutes till we came to a stop.

Lilia's POV

Where is he taking me to? I asked like a million time Lilia you asked only three times. I did? Ugh! It doesn't matter. What matters is I'm blindfolded in my boyfriend's car and I have no idea where I'm going to.

Finally, the car came to a halt and Kyle helped me down. I felt my shoe brush the dirt on the ground while Kyle held my hand leading me to God knows where.

"Kyle..." I trailed off getting slightly annoyed.

"Calm down babe we're almost there.

I huffed in annoyance and continued to let him lead me. Suddenly I was carried up and felt a cold liquid hit my back. I screamed and removed the blindfold. I'm in a lake! "Kyle!" I screamed sending a grinning Kyle a deathly glare.

He jumped into the water splashing water on my face. "You!" I gritted out.

He chuckled and swam to meet me. "Kyle I'm going to kill you!" I said splashing water on his face.

He kept on giggling like what I did had no effect on him.

I frowned and pouted like a baby. He smiled and put his hand on my waist pulling me closer to him. "You are beautiful," He said.

I stared blankly.

"Do you know why we're here?" He asked.

I shook my head. "Look around," He said.

I took a deep breath and looked around. I remember here. "This was our first outing. I pushed you in the pool and did this," He said placing a light kiss on my lips.

I remember. This was where I started having feelings for Kyle. "I remember," I said with a slight smile.

He smiled back and tucked a strand of my wet hair behind my ear. "I want this to be a fresh start for us. Let's move past those sad and painful memories. I love you Lilia Miller and I want you to be my girlfriend."

My eyes became teary. "I love you too and yes," I said nodding. "Yes I would love to be your girlfriend," I grinned.

He smiled and took my hand in his kissing the back of it, pecking my forehead and lastly placing his lips on mine for a deep sensual kiss.


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Bad In Detail is FINISHED!

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I HAVE TWO QUESTIONS THOUGH & I WOULD LOVE YOU GUYS TO COMMENT YOUR ANSWERS BELOW;

1: Do guys like Kyle exist?

2: Who is "Bad In Detail" Is it;

*Kyle

*Lilia

*Lilia's Dad

*Paige

*Caleb

*Amira

*Kyle's Dad

*Sawyer

*Helen Keller

AND WHY?

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